Ross Brawn

Ross Brawn is a British motorsport engineer and executive who led Brawn GP to the 2009 Formula One World Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.

Michael Schumacher: Michael Schumacher is a German racing driver who won seven Formula One World Drivers’ Championships. Brawn worked closely with Schumacher during their championship-winning years at Benetton and Ferrari.
Double diffuser: A Formula One aerodynamic device that channels airflow through an additional diffuser volume to increase downforce. Brawn GP’s interpretation of the 2009 rules gave its car a major early-season aerodynamic advantage.
Honda Racing F1 Team: Honda’s factory Formula One team, which competed from 2006 until the company withdrew after the 2008 season. Its withdrawal left the team and its 2009 car project facing an uncertain future.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team: The Mercedes works Formula One team that has competed under the Mercedes name since 2010. Mercedes bought Brawn GP after 2009, carrying its team operation into a new identity.
Jean Todt: Jean Todt is a French motorsport executive who led Ferrari’s Formula One team during its early-2000s championship run. Todt and Brawn formed the senior leadership partnership behind Ferrari’s dominant period.
Brawn BGP 001: The Formula One car raced by Brawn GP in the 2009 season. Its pace and reliability converted Brawn’s technical gamble into championship points.
Brawn GP: A Formula One constructor that competed in 2009 and won both world championships in its only season. Brawn led the purchase and relaunch that transformed Honda’s team into a championship-winning constructor.
Mercedes-Benz: A German automotive manufacturer whose Mercedes marque has a long history in motor racing. The company acquired Brawn GP and appointed Brawn to lead its works team.
Rubens Barrichello: Rubens Barrichello is a Brazilian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1993 to 2011. Barrichello partnered Jenson Button at Brawn GP and won two races in its title season.
2009 Formula One technical regulations: The rules governing Formula One car design and competition during the 2009 season. Their wording permitted rival teams to challenge the legality of Brawn GP’s diffuser.

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